公开(公告)号：US5181596A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-26

申请号：US697327

申请日：1991-05-08

Applicant: A. James Warkentin

Inventor： A. James Warkentin

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B65G17/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/38 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B07C5/362 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An off-loading conveyor including a support structure mounting an endless chain to extend along a conveying path. Roller carriages including roller mounts and laterally extending elements are pivotally mounted to the chain on either side thereof. The laterally extending elements and the laterally extending rollers define cavities for receipt of conveyed product units. The roller carriages and associated rollers are positionable in a first, conveying position and a second, off-loading position. The roller carriages rotate downwardly about axes extending laterally of the chain to achieve the second, off-loading position. Control members pivotally mounted to the chain selectively control rotation of the roller carriages from the first to the second positions upon actuation by a solenoid cam mechanism.

Abstract translation: 卸载输送机，其包括安装环形链以沿着输送路径延伸的支撑结构。 包括滚子安装件和侧向延伸元件的滚子托架在其任一侧枢转地安装到链条上。 侧向延伸的元件和横向延伸的辊子限定用于接收被传送的产品单元的空腔。 滚子支架和相关联的滚子可定位在第一输送位置和第二卸载位置。 滚轮支架沿着链条横向延伸的轴线向下旋转，以实现第二卸载位置。 枢转地安装到链条上的控制构件在通过螺线管凸轮机构致动时选择性地控制滚子滑架从第一位置到第二位置的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5988351A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US800602

申请日：1997-02-19

Applicant: A. James Warkentin

Inventor： A. James Warkentin

IPC: B65G47/10 ,  B65G47/248

CPC classification number: B65G47/248

Abstract: A conveyor of product units has mounting brackets extending laterally from endless chains. The mounting brackets rotatably mount two spools having axes parallel to the conveying path. The mounting brackets are displaced longitudinally one from another. Consequently, a central elongate cavity is defined along the conveying path between laterally adjacent spools. Further, lateral concavities are presented between rollers on individual spools and between rollers on separate spools. Pivotally mounted off-loading elements can be articulated to lift product units positioned on the conveying system for off-loading laterally from the conveyor. A laterally articulated actuator is located below the principal conveyor. The actuator includes laterally slidable slats which frictionally engage the overlying rollers associated with each mounting bracket. Guides are then arranged to move the slats laterally with motion of the conveyor. With lateral motion of the slats, the rollers are caused to rotate. Through control of the slats, product units may be rotated by one-half, one-third or even one-quarter of a revolution. Successive movements of the slats will provide further segments to be viewed.

Abstract translation: 产品单元的输送机具有从环形链横向延伸的安装支架。 安装支架可旋转地安装两个线轴，其平行于输送路径。 安装支架相互纵向移位。 因此，沿着横向相邻的线轴之间的输送路径限定中央细长空腔。 此外，在单独的线轴上的辊之间和在单独的线轴上的辊之间呈现侧向凹部。 枢轴安装的卸载元件可以铰接以提升定位在输送系统上的产品单元，以从输送机侧向卸载。 横向关节式致动器位于主输送机下方。 致动器包括横向可滑动的板条，其摩擦地接合与每个安装支架相关联的上覆辊。 然后，引导件被布置成通过输送机的运动横向移动板条。 随着板条的横向运动，辊子被转动。 通过控制板条，产品单位可能会旋转一个半，三分之一甚至四分之一的转速。 板条的连续运动将提供进一步的细分观察。

公开(公告)号：US07341140B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11056335

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: A. James Warkentin

Inventor： A. James Warkentin

IPC: B65G17/16

CPC classification number: B65G17/18 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An off-loading conveyor of produce having utility in the discrimination and separation of watermelons includes a support structure defining a conveying path, an endless flexible element mounted on the support structure to extend and to move along the conveying path and support elements mounted to pivot from the conveying path and to move with the endless flexible element along the conveying path. The support elements are mounted to mounts which are attached to the endless flexible element. These elements are pivotally mounted to the mount and extend transversely across the conveying path of the conveyor from pivots in alternation from opposite sides of the conveying path. The support elements include elongate bodies which are pivoted adjacent one end and employ a rotatably mounted wheel adjacent the other end. The wheels define a conveying channel and are able to be lifted by cams upwardly to off load produce from either side of the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 用于鉴别和分离西瓜的产品的卸载输送机包括限定输送路径的支撑结构，安装在支撑结构上的环形柔性元件，以沿着输送路径延伸和移动，支撑元件安装成从 输送路径并沿着输送路径与环形柔性元件一起移动。 支撑元件安装到附接到环形柔性元件的安装件上。 这些元件可枢转地安装到安装件上，并且从输送路径的相对侧交替地从枢轴横向延伸穿过输送机的输送路径。 支撑元件包括细长体，其相邻于一端枢转并且使用与另一端相邻的可旋转地安装的轮。 轮子限定了输送通道，并且能够由凸轮向上提升以从输送机的任一侧卸载。